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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.73, 295.35 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.73, 295.35 and 178.44 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.73 : 295.35 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.73/295.35 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.73x = 295.35 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.73x = 52,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702.25/197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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